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Ralf Schellen

Maske 2

Maske 2

Regular price €179,00 EUR
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Art

The image shows an intense, almost surreal face with strong, dramatic contrasts. The person is wearing make-up or a mask that is defined by clear lines, strong black and white contrasts and bright colors. The eyes appear hypnotic and expressive, which immediately captivates the viewer. The make-up around the eyes is dark and sharply defined, which intensifies the look and conveys a certain drama and mysticism.

The lips are a deep red, which contrasts strongly with the pale skin and the monochrome rest of the image. The stripes that wind around the neck and possibly the body could be a stylized costume element, reminiscent of a modern harlequin or clown, but in a sleek, futuristic style.

The striped pattern wrapped around the person's neck and possibly body could actually be reminiscent of prison garb. This interpretation adds a deeper layer of meaning to the image. The motif of prison garb combined with the mask or heavily made-up face could suggest the feeling of imprisonment or self-imprisonment. It could symbolize how the person feels locked in their identity by external constraints or expectations.

The mask or make-up reinforces the idea that the person has to hide their true nature, lives behind a facade and feels trapped - not only physically, but also emotionally or psychologically. In this context, the striped lines around the neck become a kind of symbolic chain that restricts freedom.

The eyes, which still have an intense, hypnotic quality, could indicate an inner struggle or a yearning for liberation, while the heavily made-up lips and perfect exterior continue to play the role the person must present to the outside world. Overall, the image could be an allegory for the inner conflict between self-expression and the limitations of society or external expectations.

Limited Edition:

3 copies (plus 1 A/P), 20x20 cm, aluminum composite
3 copies (plus 1 A/P), 40x40 cm, aluminum composite

Digital Art, created with the help of AI tools and Photoshop

Print:

Printing on high-quality aluminum composite (various sizes).
Thanks to the latest generation of UV direct printing with 7 colors including "light colors", the matt surface of the aluminum composite shines in absolutely rich colors and subtleties are displayed in high resolution down to the last detail. The pictures are provided with a pre-assembled profile suspension and have a distance of approx. 1 cm from the wall. This gives your wall picture a floating look.

Shipment

All images are usually printed directly after ordering. If an external printing service provider is involved in the creation, the delivery time can increase to up to 2 weeks.

Delivery is free of charge.

Treatment & Care

The print is applied with high quality ink on high quality art paper. To ensure longevity, the image should be protected from direct sunlight.

It is recommended that you only touch the pictures with gloves.

Only pictures made of acrylic glass can be cleaned with a clean, damp cloth without pressure.

Never expose unprotected prints to water. This destroys the surface.

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